The process of development that proceeds outward from the central axis of the body toward the extremities is called the:
A) proximodistal principle
B) cephalocaudal principle
C) growth principle
D) developmental principle

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The proximodistal principle describes the pattern of development that occurs from the central part of the body (proximal areas like the torso) towards the outer parts (distal areas like the arms and legs).

The Process of Development That Proceeds Outward from the Central